Masonic Home of Shelbyville is one of five in the state competing for the honor of Facility of the Year.

Last week the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities named Masonic Home the best in its central district, which qualifies it automatically for the statewide award, which will be announced Nov. 12.

Debby Head and Libby Pollett have combined for more than 50 years of classroom experience as elementary teachers in Shelbyville, not to mention 18 years each in educational consulting.

They’ve developed a positive reputation across the country through the work of their publishing company, bby Publications, which got its name from the shared “bby” that ends both of their first names, and their consulting firm, Head-Pollett Consultants, Inc.

When Debbie Colvin found out she had won a drawing at Commonwealth Bank to make a dash through Kroger for as many groceries as she could grab in 4 minutes, she said she was excited.

“I entered twice and was surprised and excited when they called,” she said.

So Colvin, a postal employee from Shelbyville, did what you’re supposed to do: She went to Kroger and scouted a route and made a plan, which paid off Wednesday morning when Colvin grabbed her basket and took off.

You won’t find too many public displays of affection in the windows or on the marquees, but local merchants are embracing the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry with a variety of items that can help fans be prepared for Saturday’s big game.

The most obvious symbol of loyalty, in fact, may be among those iconic rocking chairs in front of Cracker Barrel: A few of them are painted blue and carry UK logos.